General Questions
Q. When and where do you meet?
A. We meet on Wednesdays at The Journey Church, 1240 Leeville Pike, Lebanon, TN 37090. For co-op students, fall semester classes begin the week of Labor Day and finish before Thanksgiving. Winter semester classes begin in early January and run through mid-March. High school classes begin in August and finish in late April or early May.
Q. How many weeks do you meet?
A. Co-op classes meet for ten weeks in the fall and ten weeks in the winter. High school credit classes meet for 16 weeks each semester.
Q. Can I come visit?
A. Yes! Please! Visit and tours must be scheduled in advance. You can Contact Us to schedule a tour.
Q. Can I join Legacy mid-year?
A. Yes, Legacy accepts new families mid-year. Based on availability, new families have the opportunity to join us when we register for winter semester in November. When space is available, new families can join during any semester up to the second week of classes. No new students will be accepted after the second week of class.
Q. What classes are offered at Legacy Family Academy?
A. The classes offered vary from semester to semester. We have a varying selection of co-op enrichment classes and tutorial classes to help meet your homeschooling education needs.
Q. What are the parent responsibilities for families participating in Legacy?
A. Parents are asked to teach or assist during two class periods each semester. Every effort is made to allow each parent at least one class period to interact with other homeschool parents.
Q. What do I do if I’d like to teach a class?
A. Submit a Prospective Class Application. The class schedule is compiled each semester from class applications submitted by Christian parents.
Q. Can I drop my child off at Legacy and run errands while class is in session?
A. No. Parents must remain at Legacy with their children at all times. In the event of an emergency that must be taken care of during Legacy hours, please sign out in the Hospitality Hall designating the time of your departure, the time of your return, your cell number, the names of your children, and the person you are leaving in charge of your family.
Q. Is Legacy Family Academy an umbrella school?
A. No, Legacy Family Academy simply comes alongside parents to support them in their homeschooling. We do not keep or report academic records. Each family is responsible for registering with an umbrella school or with the local school board.
Q. What happens if it snows?
A. In case of inclement weather including snow or other severe weather, closure information will be posted on our message board through the HUB and on our private Legacy Family Academy Facebook page.
